On Tuesday the 30th of October, at St Andrew's Primary School, all staff and students, along with Bishop Vincent, Monsignor Ron McFarlane, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Mayor Stephen Bali and Member of Parliament Kevin Conolly gathered for the official opening and blessing of the Stage 2 Building.
The Sister Josita Learning Space is named after a former Principal and much-loved, highly respected member of the Parish community who sadly passed away last year.
This was a much anticipated, long awaited event bringing to a close an extensive period of planning and construction.
Students have been thriving in the new agile spaces during this year and have further developed their skills in cooperation, collaboration and communication within spaces designed to promote curiosity and deep learning.
Greg Whitby, Executive Director of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta said "a building is only as good as what happens in it".
Acting Principal Kim McDonald described Sr Josita as a kind, friendly and caring person. "[She] spoke with people and was a good listener. She was an inspiration to others, enjoyed decorating sacred spaces, loved nature and classical music and most of all was faith filled and prayerful. With those qualities it was most fitting that our learning space be named after Sr Josita.
We're looking forward to continuing our learning in this new agile space.
St Andrew's Primary Marayong
www.standrewspsmarayong.catholic.edu.au
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10 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to William on an outstanding performance at the NSWCPS Swimming Championships! 🏊♂️ Representing the Parramatta Diocese team, he placed 3rd in both the 200m IM and 100m Freestyle — an incredible achievement. William will now compete as part of the MacKillop team at the NSW PSSA Swimming Carnival on 28 April. We wish him every success! It was also special to have Mr Paynter there to cheer him on in his final outing in the St Andrew’s staff shirt — a proud moment for all. 👏
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10 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to William on an outstanding performance at the NSWCPS Swimming Championships! 🏊♂️ Representing the Parramatta Diocese team, he placed 3rd in both the 200m IM and 100m Freestyle — an incredible achievement. William will now compete as part of the MacKillop team at the NSW PSSA Swimming Carnival on 28 April. We wish him every success! It was also special to have Mr Paynter there to cheer him on in his final outing in the St Andrew’s staff shirt — a proud moment for all. 👏
05 Apr 2026
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Wishing all our families a happy and holy Easter ✝️🌅 May the joy and peace of the Risen Christ fill your hearts and homes with hope, love and new life 🤍🙏✨
03 Apr 2026
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On the solemnity of Good Friday, our students reverently dramatised the Stations of the Cross, recalling the passion of Jesus Christ. “Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) May this sacred moment draw us into deeper reflection on Christ’s sacrifice and enduring love, with hope in the promise of the Resurrection to come. ✝️🙏
03 Apr 2026
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Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on the Cross. Through His suffering and death, He showed us the depth of God’s love and mercy for all humanity. 🌿✝️ For Catholics around the world, Good Friday is a solemn moment of reflection—a time to pause, to pray, and to unite in gratitude for the gift of salvation. Jesus bore our sins and opened the way for eternal life, fulfilling the Scriptures and God’s promise of redemption. As we contemplate His passion, may we also be inspired to live with compassion, forgiveness, and love for one another. Let us carry this hope into our daily lives, remembering that through His death comes life. “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) May your hearts be touched by His sacrifice today. ❤️
02 Apr 2026
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Today we remember Holy Thursday, the night of the Last Supper and the beginning of Jesus’ journey to the cross. We recall the gift of the Eucharist, where Jesus shared bread and wine and called us to love and serve one another. Jesus then went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. In deep anguish, He turned to the Father, surrendering to His will as His hour drew near, fulfilling the Scriptures. May we take time today to pause, pray, and stay close to Him. 🙏✨
01 Apr 2026
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Last week we held our Kindergarten Family BBQ 🌭✨ and it was a wonderful community evening. It was fantastic to see families getting to know one another while the children played together and made new friends 🛝😊 A highlight of the night was the Kindergarten dance performance 💃🕺 led by Miss Anderson — the students did an amazing job and were so proud to share it with their families 👏 A special thank you to our staff who joined us on the night and gave their time to connect with our Kindergarten families 🙏
01 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Mark Taylor Shield cricket team on a fantastic first round win against St John’s, Riverstone! 🏏👏 A brilliant display of skill, teamwork and determination. We are so proud of your efforts and the way you represented our school. 💪✨ Well done, team! 🎉
29 Mar 2026
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This week, our school community participated in the Caritas Walk for Water, a powerful experience that helped our students develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by others around the world. Our FIAT Leaders and Mrs Hyson led a beautiful and reflective assembly prayer, for the ‘United Against Poverty’ Caritas initiative here at St Andrew’s. During the prayer, water was used as a symbol of the long journeys many children in Tanzania make each day to access this essential resource. Mrs Bond poured holy water that had been blessed by Bishop Vincent at the diocesan liturgy marking the launch of Caritas. This special moment connected our students not only to the global community, but also to our faith, reminding us of our shared responsibility to care for others.
29 Mar 2026
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Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. 🌿 We remember Jesus entering Jerusalem with humility and peace, welcomed with palm branches and praise. As we journey through this sacred week, may we take time to reflect, pray, and walk with Him toward the hope of Easter. ✨
28 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Students of the Week! 🌟 We are so proud of the way you have demonstrated positive attitudes, resilience, and a commitment to your learning. 👏📚 A special congratulations also to our four Best Classes of the Week! 🏆 Your teamwork, focus, and dedication to doing your best have been outstanding. 🙌 Remember, maintaining this recognition means showing consistent effort and commitment to learning every day—keep striving to do your personal best! 💪✨
26 Mar 2026
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🚶♂️💧 Walk for Water – CARITAS Australia 💧🚶♀️ Today our St Andrew’s community walked in solidarity with the children of Tanzania. Many make the long journey to collect water up to three times a day, often at the cost of their education. By taking part in our Walk for Water Day, we stood together to raise awareness, show compassion, and support CARITAS Australia’s mission to bring clean, safe drinking water to communities in need. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence, your steps, and your spirit made a real difference. 💙🌍